Overview

Businesses registered outside the Philippines can sign up PayMongo account.

To comply with financial regulations and identity verification standards, non-Philippine entities must submit additional documentation.

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All documents must be apostilled or consularized, and either in English or accompanied by a certified English translation.

Choose the category that best describes your business to view the required documents:

Sole Proprietor

Requirement	Details
Signed Statement of Acceptance	🔗 Template
Working Website	Live and accessible site.

Valid Passport (with signature specimen) or ACR I-Card	Must show: Full Name, DOB, Expiry Date, Address
Foreign Equivalent of DTI Certificate	Must be apostilled or consularized and show: Business Name, Business Owner, Business Address
Local Bank Account (optional at start) or PayMongo Wallet	Can activate without, but payout will be held until this is provided.

Partnership

Requirement	Details
Signed Statement of Acceptance	🔗 Template
Working Website	Live and accessible site
Valid Passport (with signature specimen) or ACR I-Card	Must show: Full Name, DOB, Expiry Date, Address
Foreign Equivalent of SEC Partnership Certificate	Must be apostilled or consularized and show: Partnership Name, Registration No.
Foreign Equivalent of Articles of Partnership	Must show: Primary & Secondary Purpose, Partners' details and capital info
Local Bank Account (optional at start)	Required for payouts (can use PayMongo Wallet temporarily)
Partnership Resolution (if payout account ≠ business name) or PayMongo Wallet	Must specify authorized person and bank account (Apostilled or Consularized)

Corporation

Requirement	Details
Signed Statement of Acceptance	🔗 Template
Working Website	Live and accessible site
Valid Passport (with signature specimen) or ACR I-Card	For authorized representative; must include full details
Foreign Equivalent of SEC Certificate of Incorporation	Must be apostilled or consularized and show: Corporate Name, Registration Number
Foreign Equivalent of Articles of Incorporation (AOI)	Must show: Business Purpose, Incorporators and subscribed capital
Foreign Equivalent of By-Laws	Must specify authorized person and bank account (Apostilled or Consularized)
Foreign Equivalent of GIS	Acceptable alternatives: Draft GIS if <1 year old, UBO Declaration Must be apostilled or consularized.
Secretary’s Certificate (Apostilled/Consularized)	Board resolution authorizing representative & bank account for payouts
Local Bank Account (optional at start) or PayMongo Wallet	Can activate but payout will be held until this is submitted

OPC (One Person Corporation)

Requirement	Details
Signed Statement of Acceptance	🔗 Template
Working Website	Live and accessible site
Valid Passport or ACR I-Card	Authorized representative ID with complete info
Foreign Equivalent of SEC Certificate of Incorporation	Must be apostilled or consularized and show: Corporate Name, Registration Number
Foreign Equivalent of Articles of Incorporation (AOI)	Must show: Business Purpose, Incorporators
Foreign Equivalent of Form of Appointment of Officers	Must show: UBO Info, Stockholders, Key Officers Must be apostilled or consularized.
Secretary’s Certificate (Apostilled/Consularized)	Board resolution authorizing representative & bank account for payouts

✅ Before You Submit

Make sure your documents meet the following requirements:

The Statement of Acceptance is signed using the PayMongo-provided template .
All submitted documents are apostilled or consularized.
Business documents clearly show your business name, registration number, owners, and capital structure.
Your ID is valid and matches the name on the documents.
You have a Philippine-based payout account (bank or wallet).
All files are clear, complete, and translated if needed.

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Submitting incomplete or improperly authenticated documents may delay onboarding. Our team may reach out for clarification or request additional paperwork.